[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I saw the invoice from Yamaha and unless you want to go to Georgia their prices are competitive for this area.

Additionally you’re treated like royalty, have an extended warranty, free tow, priority service, loaner and mostly importantly a piece a mind because I know they’re not closing up shop anytime soon like Ocala.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the exceptionally great customer service.

It was the greatest experience ever buying something at this price range.

I draw the line at a couple thousand more that the other 2 semi-local dealers.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Sabella

The villagers golf carts are good if you don’t mind OVERPAYING.

Not even that good. I had trouble with my cart and went in for one of their tuneup packages (the middle one). Told them about the problem, they said it was a belt and one day it'd just snap and it would stop working. They wanted $120 to replace the belt.

After around 7 months of this symptom getting worse and worse, one day I was no longer able to accelerate, and pushed it into the parking lot at the postal station. I called them - they could see me in around 2 months, and I'd have to arrange to get it to their shop on the morning of the appointment. This cart was bought there, by a different owner who then sold it to me. So since I'm not the person who bought it from them, they refused to help me sooner or offer a tow.

I called a few other services, most of them didn't get back to me while I was standing in the parking lot waiting to find out if I needed to wait further, or walk home.

Finally got in touch with a guy named Dave who runs a golf cart repair business up 441 a bit (near Stonecrest). He came by a week later, and replaced a voltage regulator. He said whoever worked on it last, should have noticed that it was cracked and in need of replacement. I told him the Villages Golf Carts were the people who worked on it last. He said he wasn't surprised, he gets a LOT of customers who had work done at TV Golf Carts and end up calling him to repair or replace broken bits.

[pedmondson]

Some of the Investers from thre Land Development bought Carts and Clubs. We are still the same company and doing business just like we always did. And we always will!
Peggy

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

…..to The Villages Golf Cart Division.

Dammit…….

[bargee]

We have done business with C&C for almost 20 years.I guess this means no more at home service and having to make annual service appointments two months in advance. and if you have an unforseen problem to go stand in the service line and hope they will fix your cart because you did not buy it there and god forbid you should breakdonwn on the road.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by bargee

We have done business with C&C for almost 20 years.I guess this means no more at home service and having to make annual service appointments two months in advance. and if you have an unforseen problem to go stand in the service line and hope they will fix your cart because you did not buy it there and god forbid you should breakdonwn on the road.

Maybe you should read the post above yours.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by bargee

We have done business with C&C for almost 20 years.I guess this means no more at home service and having to make annual service appointments two months in advance. and if you have an unforseen problem to go stand in the service line and hope they will fix your cart because you did not buy it there and god forbid you should breakdonwn on the road.

That is what Kart Aide is for. It's like AAA for golf carts.

[Tommyc6]

Thank you Peggy.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

The reason for the sale is that the owner, Ted, decided it was time to enjoy life so he offered to sale it to his kids; that’s where the issue started and the kids couldn’t come to an agreement as to whose role would be what so Ted sold it to The Villages. We had bought three from C&C due to the big pricing difference (TV being higher) with more options on the C&C carts and we had many referrals there.

Well with Ted out of business, you can count on one thing, those high prices at The Villages places will increase. Why not, one more exceptional (in price for both carts as well as parts and service) competitor... gone !

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by JGibson

I saw the invoice from Yamaha and unless you want to go to Georgia their prices are competitive for this area.

Additionally you’re treated like royalty, have an extended warranty, free tow, priority service, loaner and mostly importantly a piece a mind because I know they’re not closing up shop anytime soon like Ocala.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the exceptionally great customer service.

It was the greatest experience ever buying something at this price range.

The phrase "for this area" says it all. Obviously, many don't mind paying more, others welcome areas where there is competition !

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by pedmondson

Some of the Investers from thre Land Development bought Carts and Clubs. We are still the same company and doing business just like we always did. And we always will!
Peggy

I hope so; I bought my last one from you.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Of course they were just interested in a profit, why else would they have gone into business, to lose money? Why would they consider providing “Villagers with an alternative”? Why of course, to make a profit, if not that then they might as well have just stood out side the door of the Villages Golf Cart stores and handed out hundred dollar bills.
Whatever their motive was for selling, it is entirely the previous owner’s business. Yes the alternative will be missed, it was a great place and had many benefits if you overlooked the remote location. But it now leaves a void that someone else may be inclined to fill, to make a profit, or not.

Agree. Leaves quite a void in the greater Ocala area; an area with a huge golfing population at both public and private clubs, retirement communities, etc. I would think someone would be interested in such an area, unless they think ALL of those folks will run down here to one of the Villages stores ?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Agree. Leaves quite a void in the greater Ocala area; an area with a huge golfing population at both public and private clubs, retirement communities, etc. I would think someone would be interested in such an area, unless they think ALL of those folks will run down here to one of the Villages stores ?

And they are continuing to fill that void...

No one has said (especially the people running the show) that they are closing that location...

In fact, they said the exact opposite. That they will continue operation as they have been doing for years...

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by pedmondson

Some of the Investers from thre Land Development bought Carts and Clubs. We are still the same company and doing business just like we always did. And we always will!
Peggy

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Agree. Leaves quite a void in the greater Ocala area; an area with a huge golfing population at both public and private clubs, retirement communities, etc. I would think someone would be interested in such an area, unless they think ALL of those folks will run down here to one of the Villages stores ?

You may have missed a post?

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

I draw the line at a couple thousand more that the other 2 semi-local dealers.

The other 2 semi-local dealers which I wouldn't call Ocala semi-local to Fenney.

They don't sell new Yamaha!

Ocala sells electric carts and the place on 466 sells used reconditioned Yamaha.

So how are you comparing these 2 places to The Villages carts?

You’re spreading misinformation about TV carts charging thousands more.

Prove it, don’t just post it without any sources.

Yamaha golf carts are no different than cars you can see what the dealer is paying.

Not all carts and dealers are equal sometimes you get what you pay for.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

My sister, who has purchased all her various golf carts from C&C, called C&C yesterday. She asked them what was going on. She was told that C&C was purchased by a "land management company".

Is this "land management company" The Villages?

I called to set up my normal service on my 2 carts (no need for a loaner - and no need to drive anywhere, they come do it in your driveway, way better than the Villages Golf Carts). After setting up the service I asked her about this. She said that yes they were bought out by another private firm however, she was very emphatic it had ZERO affiliation with the Villages Golf Carts and that they were a competitor. She said at this point nothing would change. Unfortunately for them, pretty sure our next cart will be lithium, and really like the Evolution carts sold by another dealer in Ocala. WAY cheaper than the star carts sold by TV for sure. C&C is great for Yamaha, but don't really carry a Lithium.
Ed